Grizzly G1012 - Manual (Page 35)

G1012 18" Bandsaw -33-
Figure 43. Resawing lumber.
1. The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly.
See
Section 5: Adjustments.
2. The table must be square to the blade.
3. Use the widest blade available. The blade
must also be in good condition.
4. Use a fence to guide the work.
5. Draw a reference line on the edge of the
board.
6. Support the ends of the board if necessary.
7. Feed the workpiece slowly and evenly.
Resawing ( Figure 42) is the process of cutting a
board into two or more thinner boards. The max-
imum board width that can be resawn is limited
by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 9
1 ⁄
2
".
The Model G1012 18" Bandsaw is capable of
resawing, provided the saw is set up properly.
Use common sense when resawing. Attempting
to resaw too wide or too dense of a board may
put excessive strain on the blade and be danger-
ous.
The important consideration when resawing is
blade selection. Generally, the wider blade, the
better. In most applications, a hook or a skip tooth
style will be desirable. Also, since most resawn
lumber will be planed smooth, you should choose
blades with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6).
While blades with fewer teeth-per-inch produce
rougher cuts, these types of blades offer larger
gullet capacities for clearing sawdust. They also
produce less heat buildup and yield more horse-
power per tooth.
Resawing
Figure 42. Crosscutting with miter gauge.